West Columbia, TX Demographics

A map of West Columbia's Population by Race

West Columbia, Texas has an estimated population of 3,621, a less than 1% change from the 3,644 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 30.8% Hispanic, 21.8% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Columbia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Columbia, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 67.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Columbia is ranked the 519th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Columbia was ranked the 504th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Columbia's White Population

1,527 residents of West Columbia, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Columbia is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. West Columbia ranks 898th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's White population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. White residents' share of West Columbia's population has decreased from 55.7% to 42.2%.

West Columbia is more White than neighboring Holiday Lakes (22.9% White). West Columbia is less White than neighboring East Columbia (100% White), Wild Peach Village (73.3% White), Sweeny (70.1% White), and Brazoria (65.9% White).

West Columbia's Black Population

791 residents of West Columbia, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Columbia is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. West Columbia ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. Black residents' share of West Columbia's population has increased from 15.5% to 21.8%.

West Columbia is more Black than neighboring East Columbia (0% Black), Wild Peach Village (4% Black), Sweeny (7% Black), Brazoria (13.3% Black), and Holiday Lakes (0% Black).

West Columbia's Asian Population

39 residents of West Columbia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Columbia is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. West Columbia ranks 815th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Asian residents' share of West Columbia's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

West Columbia is more Asian than neighboring East Columbia (0% Asian), Wild Peach Village (0% Asian), Sweeny (0.2% Asian), Brazoria (0% Asian), and Holiday Lakes (0% Asian).

West Columbia's Hispanic Population

1,115 residents of West Columbia, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Columbia is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Columbia ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Columbia's population has increased from 24.8% to 30.8%.

West Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring East Columbia (0% Hispanic), Wild Peach Village (19.7% Hispanic), Sweeny (19.1% Hispanic), and Brazoria (12.2% Hispanic). West Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Holiday Lakes (76.2% Hispanic).

West Columbia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Columbia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Columbia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Columbia ranks 744th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Columbia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brazoria (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Columbia's Multiracial Population

149 residents of West Columbia, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Columbia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Columbia ranks 971st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Columbia's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

West Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring East Columbia (0% Multiracial), Wild Peach Village (3% Multiracial), Sweeny (3.6% Multiracial), and Holiday Lakes (0.9% Multiracial). West Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Brazoria (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.